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How to remove an menuhdl.dll error


Menuhdl.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if menuhdl.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Menuhdl.dll file information

The process known as CleanSweep Shell Extensions or Menuhdl belongs to software Norton CleanSweep or Starry Night Digital Download by Symantec (www.symantec.com).

Description: menuhdl.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 28,672 bytes (90% of all occurrences) or 16,384 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/menuhdl.dll.html 
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The file is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. menuhdl.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
The software vendor offers the option to uninstall Norton CleanSweep or Starry Night Digital Download software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

Recommended: Identify menuhdl.dll related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as menuhdl.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the menuhdl.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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Norton cleansweep agent
   
used by Norton's CleanSweep
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program of Norton SystemWorks\Norton CleanSweep
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Summary: Average user rating of menuhdl.dll: based on 8 votes with 3 reviews.
6 users think menuhdl.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think menuhdl.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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